Arachnis limax - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limax
ID:
253940
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 65: 356 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253272
Common Names
- Limax Arachnis
- Arachnis limax
- Limax Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arachnis limax (also called the Limax Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arachnis limax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arachnis limax is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with five leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arachnis limax can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. It should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Arachnis limax
Arachnis limax is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Arachnis limax FAQ
What are the common names of Arachnis limax?
Arachnis limax is commonly known as the Limax Arachnis.
What is the natural habitat of Arachnis limax?
Arachnis limax is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia.
What is the growth habit of Arachnis limax?
Arachnis limax is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall.
Species in the Arachnis genus
Arachnis annamensis, Arachnis bella, Arachnis calcarata, Arachnis cathcarthii, Arachnis clarkei, Arachnis flos-aeris, Arachnis grandisepala, Arachnis hookeriana, Arachnis labrosa, Arachnis limax, Arachnis longisepala, Arachnis maingayi, Arachnis siamensis, Arachnis sulingi, Arachnis bouffordii, Arachnis senapatiana, Arachnis seramensis,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13686: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.